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Early Years Practitioner
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Location: Battersea, SW8
Salary: £27,000.00 - £29,000.00 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
VD Recruitment has partnered with a fantastic brand new inclusive preschool for children aged 1-5 years old, following the EYFS curriculum. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join their team.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Qualification: Level 3 in Early Years and above.
- Hours: 40 hours/week (Rotating early & late shifts between 7.30am - 6pm)
- Location: Battersea SW8
Responsibilities:
- Actively promote and implement the preschool vision, with a clear focus on children's achievement.
- Work alongside other Foundation Stage/Preschool staff as part of a team committed to working towards the positive outcomes of the Foundation Stage curriculum.
- Work with a specific group of children as their 'early years educator', delivering high-quality planned activities suitable for their age group and appropriate to their individual needs.
- Carry out a 'baseline assessment' on entry to the preschool. Monitor and assess ongoing child development, including target setting. Work in collaboration with the Foundation Stage team to plan children's educational programs.
- Share in the day-to-day activities and organization of the setting and will be expected to spend time supporting play both inside and outside the setting as timetabled.
- Participate in the evaluation and observation of children; participate in the weekly short and long-term planning and ensure all continuous planning is up to date.
- Maintain Early Years Profile booklets for each child.
- Participate in termly parent evenings and ensure end-of-term reports are up to date.
- Stimulate and nurture your key children's learning journey throughout the day.
- Ensure risk assessments are carried out daily.
- Encourage parents to take an active role and interest in their child's development while attending the preschool. Work in partnership with parents on issues such as toilet training, behavior management, and the language development of their child.
- Attend any in-service training, staff meetings, and any other meetings considered relevant to the position.
- Carry out any other duties as required by the manager that is reasonable and within the remit of the position.
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- Minimum Level 3 in Childcare & Education and a strong desire to make a difference.
- The ability to deliver high-quality practice.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
- Excellent Salary Package
- Pension scheme
- A minimum of 20 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Performance-based bonuses
- Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
- Opportunity to gain free further childcare qualifications
- A confidential employee assistance program to assist all staff where they may benefit from having access to a sensitive ear
- A culture where they genuinely care about the wellbeing of every single member of the team and are absolutely committed to creating the best environment, where the team can have fun and flourish
Additional Information:
The positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate and references.
If you have the relevant experience and qualification and would like to be a part of a progressive team, please send your CV to lavina@vdrecruitment.uk or call on 07824077524.
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